Beginning on the left side, apply Formula A by slicing vertical sections on an angle at the nape, leaving no hair out against the skin. Repeat two times to create a highlight against the collarbone. This is Zoe’s skinlights technique—highlights that rest against the skin for maximum brightness at the nape.

Tip: Angled sections look more natural than horizontal sections. Angle the brush to feather on the formula for a softer line—this will prevent stripes.

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After both back sections are complete, return to the left-out ends on the left side. Backcomb and apply Formula A to the ends for a pop of vibrancy and dimension while also correcting previous uneven color.

Begin adding a lowlight with Formula B to create dimension. Alternate a highlight, lowlight and highlight back to back with no hairs left out (a highlight-lowlight sandwich). Then, leave a section of the hair out and repeat the highlight-lowlight sandwich until you reach the top. Repeat the process on the other side.

Tip: Don’t fold the Formula B foil, because the crease will create a line in the hair.

Take thin, diagonal sections from behind the front pieces and do fine highlights with Formula A. As you reach the top half of the section, repeat the highlight-lowlight sandwich, remembering to leave out natural hair between each sandwich.

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Move to the fringe section that was left out in step 8. Take a thin section at the front and apply Formula A, then do two more back-to-back sections right behind it. Process for 20 minutes, then rinse and apply Formula C. Process for 10 minutes. Shampoo and condition with Blonde Life Brightening Shampoo and Conditioner.

Champagne Blonde

Bump up a brassy blonde to champagne tones with this how-to from JoicoGuest Artist Zoe Carpenter. A cool trick? Her “skinlights” technique, which places the highlight right at the skin, resulting in a super-bright nape, where blondes tend to get dark. Check it out! And enter to win the Blonde Life Salon Opener Kit!

Beginning on the left side, apply Formula A by slicing vertical sections on an angle at the nape, leaving no hair out against the skin. Repeat two times to create a highlight against the collarbone. This is Zoe’s skinlights technique—highlights that rest against the skin for maximum brightness at the nape.

Tip: Angled sections look more natural than horizontal sections. Angle the brush to feather on the formula for a softer line—this will prevent stripes.

After both back sections are complete, return to the left-out ends on the left side. Backcomb and apply Formula A to the ends for a pop of vibrancy and dimension while also correcting previous uneven color.

Begin adding a lowlight with Formula B to create dimension. Alternate a highlight, lowlight and highlight back to back with no hairs left out (a highlight-lowlight sandwich). Then, leave a section of the hair out and repeat the highlight-lowlight sandwich until you reach the top. Repeat the process on the other side.

Tip: Don’t fold the Formula B foil, because the crease will create a line in the hair.

Take thin, diagonal sections from behind the front pieces and do fine highlights with Formula A. As you reach the top half of the section, repeat the highlight-lowlight sandwich, remembering to leave out natural hair between each sandwich.

Move to the fringe section that was left out in step 8. Take a thin section at the front and apply Formula A, then do two more back-to-back sections right behind it. Process for 20 minutes, then rinse and apply Formula C. Process for 10 minutes. Shampoo and condition with Blonde Life Brightening Shampoo and Conditioner.